Carrots and flaxseed meal give these dog treats a nutrition boost. Photos: Allison Gray/Petful I really love being able to make Banjo homemade treats with ingredients already on hand. And when those ingredients happen to have added health benefits? Well, that’s a win-win. After finding myself with some leftover shredded carrot, I browsed around for

Ever since Frontline Top Spot was introduced by Merial 25 years back, it has been dominating the market for the trust it has garnered from its loyal customer base. Though many new and improved versions have been introduced since then and it was once discontinued by the manufacturer, it was brought back due to customer

Dogs can contract kennel cough not just at kennels but also at dog parks, veterinary offices and pet stores. Photo: PIX1861 Kennel cough, an infectious canine cough caused by either a virus or a bacteria, is a term familiar to most dog lovers. Folks coined the name “kennel cough” because dogs are most susceptible to

English Springer Spaniels were bred to hunt, flush and retrieve ducks. Photo: iStock.com/johnnyscriv 1. Key Characteristics of English Springer Spaniels AKC Group: Sporting Height: 18–21 inches Weight: 40–50 pounds Life Expectancy: 12–14 years English Springer Spaniels are medium-sized dogs with a long overcoat and soft undercoat. Their coloring is limited to black or liver with

Pets have a disposition to be curious about everything around them. However, at times, this urge often leads them to unforeseen troubles. In fact, we have often found cases where pets choke themselves up or land themselves into life-threatening situations by ingesting some toxic substances, objects, etc. So, on this National Pet First Aid Awareness

Pyoderma in dogs sometimes appears in breeds with skin folds, such as French Bulldogs, because the skin can rub together and become infected. Photo: ivanovgood Which of the following are signs of pyoderma in dogs? Spots and pimples Weeping skin sores Inflamed skin with hair loss Actually, that was a trick question. All of the

Learn how kids can help animals in shelters. Photo: donnieray Most kids we’ve met want to hug and pet every fuzzy 4-legged critter they can wrap their arms around. Children love animals. And that’s precisely why it’s a great idea to get kids involved with helping animal shelters when they’re young. It’s not always simple

“You are what you eat.” – A famous quote you must have come across at least once in your life. The same quote is also applicable for your pooch as well when it comes to what you feed your dog. The food companies that sale grain free exotic food (often called as FAD diets) claiming

Shar-Pei dogs are devoted to their families. Photo: iStock.com/AndraSimionescu 1. Key Characteristics of Shar-Peis AKC Group: Non-Sporting Height: 18–20 inches Weight: 40–55 pounds Life Expectancy: Around 10 years The appearance of the Shar-Pei is unmistakable; the head and body shape, abundant wrinkles, and darkened nose and muzzle are signature attributes of this ancient breed. The

These spinach, apple and carrot dog treats aim to impress. Photos: Allison Gray/Petful I love finding homemade dog treat recipes that call for ingredients I already have. That’s especially true for recipes that call for fresh ingredients that might spoil if I don’t use them up. After a recent visit to Costco (wherein I bought

Dog is the most faithful and the best companion. ALAS! This can’t be true for every breed. The adage – “Dog is the most faithful animal on the earth” may turn out to be wrong at times especially for some dog breeds. Though dogs are truly the best friends of mankind and can take care

Dog cataracts aren’t the only ailment that cause a milky-blue hue to appear in dogs’ eyes. Photo: Mark Dog cataracts are a common cause of blindness in dogs. You’ll recognize them without realizing it — those dogs have milky white pupils instead of black. Cataracts lead to loss of vision, so understanding the options is